1970 Honda N III vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 29 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 560 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 1999 Italdesign Nazca 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 1999 Italdesign Nazca. 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca 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 | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Honda | Italdesign |
| Model | N III | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
