2006 Fiat Punto vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 2006 Fiat Punto is newer by 36 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Punto (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 405 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, 2006 Fiat Punto (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | N III |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 41 L |
