1970 Honda N III vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 18 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 950 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 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 | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | N III | 164 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |
