1970 Honda N III vs. 1974 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1974 Mazda 1000 is newer by 4 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 986 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 215 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 1974 Mazda 1000 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 1974 Mazda 1000. 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, 1974 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 1000 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 | 1974 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | N III | 1000 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |