1974 Honda 145 vs. 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda 145 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Honda 145 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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, 1974 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit. (111 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda 145 | 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 145 | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
