1970 Honda N III vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 626 weights approximately 715 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mazda 626 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda 626 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 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | N III | 626 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
