1970 Honda N III vs. 1972 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1972 Lancia Beta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lancia Beta (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lancia Beta weights approximately 505 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Lancia Beta (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Lancia Beta 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 | 1972 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | N III | Beta |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
