1970 Honda N III vs. 1999 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1999 Opel Meriva 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 898 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, 1999 Opel Meriva (230 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Meriva 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 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | N III | Meriva |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |