1970 Honda N III vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 490 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 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | N III | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
