1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 23 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 702 cc (2 cylinders), 1993 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda N III (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Fiat 126 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 Honda N III.
Because 1993 Fiat 126 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 1993 Fiat 126. 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, 1993 Fiat 126 (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Fiat 126 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Fiat 126 | 1970 Honda N III | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 126 | N III |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 702 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 57.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |