1970 Honda N III vs. 2013 Lexus RX
To start off, 2013 Lexus RX is newer by 43 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 354 cc (2 cylinders), 1970 Honda N III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lexus RX (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lexus RX weights approximately 1475 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 2013 Lexus RX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Honda N III. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX 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, 2013 Lexus RX (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Lexus RX 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 | 2013 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | N III | RX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
