1970 Honda N III vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Honda N III. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | N III | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
