1973 Honda 145 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 31 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1600 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 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | 145 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |
