1974 BMW Touring vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 4 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 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 535 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 1970 Honda N III | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Touring | N III |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 57.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |