1970 Honda N III vs. 1976 Seat 133
To start off, 1976 Seat 133 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 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 133 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 133 weights approximately 195 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 Seat 133 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 Seat 133. 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 Seat 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 133 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 | 1976 Seat 133 | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | N III | 133 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |