1974 Honda 145 vs. 2010 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2010 Mazda Premacy is newer by 36 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Premacy (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 531 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.
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, 2010 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda 145 | 2010 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | 145 | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |
