1970 Honda N III vs. 1995 Mazda 323
To start off, 1995 Mazda 323 is newer by 25 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 323 (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 323 weights approximately 680 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, 1995 Mazda 323 (168 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda 323 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 | 1995 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | N III | 323 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
