1970 Honda N III vs. 1996 Lada Niva
To start off, 1996 Lada Niva is newer by 26 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Niva 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.
Because 1996 Lada Niva 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, 1996 Lada Niva 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, 1996 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Lada Niva 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 | 1996 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | N III | Niva |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2210 mm |