1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1970 Honda N III is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | 100 | N III |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2010 mm |
