1970 Honda N III vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 37 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1700 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 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | N III | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |
