1973 Honda 145 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Honda 145 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,433 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 145 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145, 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, 1973 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | 145 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |
