1985 BMW 324 vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 15 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 324 (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 765 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 1985 BMW 324 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 1985 BMW 324. 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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 324 | N III |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |
