1973 Honda 145 vs. 1995 Rover 600
To start off, 1995 Rover 600 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 145 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 600 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 600 weights approximately 455 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Rover 600 (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 1995 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | 145 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1432 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
