2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 38 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 770 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1970 Honda N III | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 147 | N III |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 57.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2010 mm |