1970 Honda N III vs. 1989 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 420 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 Vauxhall Belmont (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1989 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III. 1989 Vauxhall Belmont 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. 1989 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda N III | 1989 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | N III | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
