1974 Fiat 128 vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1974 Fiat 128 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 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 128 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 128 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 128 weights approximately 325 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 Fiat 128 (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 128 | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 128 | N III |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2010 mm |
