1970 Honda N III vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 640 kg more than 1970 Honda N III.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda N III has manual transmission. 1970 Honda N III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda N III | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | N III | Civic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1799 cc |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |
