2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 780 kg more than 1970 Honda N III.
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 Citroen Picasso (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Picasso | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Picasso | N III |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 41 L |
