1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1970 Honda N III is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 784 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Coupe (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth Coupe weights approximately 95 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.
Because 1960 Abarth Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Abarth Coupe (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | Coupe | N III |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 784 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
