1974 Honda 1300 vs. 1999 Nissan Crew

To start off, 1999 Nissan Crew is newer by 25 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1974 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Crew weights approximately 345 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.

Because 1999 Nissan Crew is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Nissan Crew. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda 1300.

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