1970 Honda N III vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 Opel Admiral 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 935 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 Opel Admiral 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 Opel Admiral. 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 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral 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 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | N III | Admiral |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |