1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 1 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 430 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 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Junior | N III |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |
