1973 Honda 145 vs. 1973 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1973 Honda 145 and 1973 Volkswagen 1600 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 145 (68 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1973 Honda 145.
Because 1973 Volkswagen 1600 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 1973 Volkswagen 1600. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 1973 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 145 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
