1994 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 24 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 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 695 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1970 Honda N III | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 145 | N III |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 57.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2010 mm |