1975 Honda 145 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda 145 would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 484 kg more than 1975 Honda 145.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Honda 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda 145 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | 145 | Defender |
Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1432 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |