1970 Honda N III vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 6 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1075 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 1976 Fiat 130 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 1976 Fiat 130. 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, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III. 1976 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda N III has manual transmission. 1970 Honda N III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda N III | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | N III | 130 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |