1973 Honda 1300 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 39 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1395 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 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda 1300 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | 1300 | Titan |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5551 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 140 L |