1974 Honda 1300 vs. 1997 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1974 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 905 kg more than 1974 Honda 1300. 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, 1997 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda 1300 | 1997 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | 1300 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2880 mm |
