1974 Honda 1300 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 35 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1974 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1391 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 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Honda 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda 1300 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | 1300 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4197 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 104 L |