1970 Honda N III vs. 1997 Mazda Levante
To start off, 1997 Mazda Levante is newer by 27 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mazda Levante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda Levante (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Levante should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda Levante weights approximately 765 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 1997 Mazda Levante 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, 1997 Mazda Levante 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, 1997 Mazda Levante (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda Levante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III. 1997 Mazda Levante 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. 1997 Mazda Levante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda N III | 1997 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | N III | Levante |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
