1975 Honda 1300 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1975 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 613 kg more than 1975 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Honda 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda 1300 | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | 1300 | Golf |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2000 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1508 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |