1973 Honda 145 vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 26 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 870 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 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | 145 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
