1973 Honda 145 vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2005 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 32 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 365 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | 145 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |
