1999 Honda Z vs. 1999 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 1999 Honda Z and 1999 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Xterra (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 720 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1999 Nissan Xterra (274 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Z | 1999 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Z | Xterra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 73 L |