1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 885 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 Holden Belmont 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 Holden Belmont. 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 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Belmont | N III |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |
