1973 Honda Z vs. 1973 Honda 1300
To start off, both 1973 Honda Z and 1973 Honda 1300 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc, 1973 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1973 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 1300 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1973 Honda Z. 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, 1973 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Z | 1973 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Z | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1298 cc |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2200 mm |
