1974 Honda 145 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 38 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1974 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1784 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 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Honda 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda 145 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | 145 | Defender |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1433 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |