2007 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 37 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 1000 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda N III has manual transmission. 1970 Honda N III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | N III |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 41 L |
