1975 Honda 145 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Honda 145 (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 152 kg more than 1975 Honda 145.
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, 1975 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda 145 | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 145 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1432 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
