1970 Honda N III vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 40 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 818 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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | N III | Golf |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |
