1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1970 Honda N III is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Abarth 700 weights approximately 75 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 1966 Abarth 700 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 1966 Abarth 700. 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, 1966 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 700 | N III |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
