1970 Honda N III vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 1350 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 1998 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III. 1998 Nissan President 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. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda N III | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | N III | President |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3040 mm |