1973 Honda 1300 vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 40 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1389 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 2013 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | 1300 | Titan |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5600 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 313 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 | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2019 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 106 L |