1970 Honda N III vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1970 Honda N III is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Opel Kadett weights approximately 205 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 1965 Opel Kadett 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 1965 Opel Kadett. 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, 1965 Opel Kadett (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda N III | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | N III | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2330 mm |
