1970 Honda N III vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2004 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 975 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 2004 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2004 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan X-Trail 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 | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | N III | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 60 L |
