1973 Honda 1300 vs. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1720 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5700 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 93 L |
