1970 Honda N III vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 605 is newer by 19 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 605 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 829 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, 1989 Peugeot 605 (175 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 605 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 | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | N III | 605 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1324 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
