1970 Honda N III vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Honda N III is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 636 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 1968 Opel Commodore 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 1968 Opel Commodore. 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore 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 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | N III | Commodore |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |