1970 Honda N III vs. 1994 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1994 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 24 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), 1994 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota RAV4 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 580 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 1994 Toyota RAV4 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, 1994 Toyota RAV4 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, 1994 Toyota RAV4 (175 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota RAV4 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 | 1994 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | N III | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 58 L |
