1974 Honda 145 vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1974 Honda 145 and 1974 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 914 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1974 Honda 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Porsche 914 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 1974 Porsche 914. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda 145, 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, 1974 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda 145 | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | 145 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
