1974 Honda 145 vs. 1970 Triumph 1300
To start off, 1974 Honda 145 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph 1300 would be higher. At 1,433 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph 1300 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph 1300 should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Honda 145 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1970 Triumph 1300.
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, 1974 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1300. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda 145 | 1970 Triumph 1300 | |
Make | Honda | Triumph |
Model | 145 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1433 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |