2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade 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 989 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 240 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, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III. 2007 Daihatsu Charade 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 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Charade | N III |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2010 mm |
