2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 33 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 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 570 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, 2003 Fiat Palio (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 1970 Honda N III | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | N III |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 57.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2010 mm |