1973 Honda 145 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
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 Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 335 kg more than 1973 Honda 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Crown 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 Crown. 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | 145 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
