1973 Honda 145 vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1973 Honda 145 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,433 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 145 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Because 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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, both vehicles can yield 118 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda 145 | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | 145 | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1433 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |