1970 Honda N III vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 28 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 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 685 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 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 | 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | N III | 146 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 1712 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 72 mm |
Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |