1970 Honda N III vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Toyota Yaris is newer by 35 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Yaris (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 575 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, 2005 Toyota Yaris (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Yaris 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 | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | N III | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
