1971 Honda Z vs. 1999 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 1999 Toyota Vitz is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Vitz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Vitz (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Vitz should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Vitz weights approximately 470 kg more than 1971 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota Vitz is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Honda Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Vitz will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Toyota Vitz (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Vitz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Z | 1999 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Z | Vitz |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |
