1999 Honda Z vs. 1999 Proton Tiara
To start off, both 1999 Honda Z and 1999 Proton Tiara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,123 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Proton Tiara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Proton Tiara (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Proton Tiara should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Z weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Proton Tiara.
Because 1999 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Proton Tiara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Z 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 Proton Tiara (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Proton Tiara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Z | 1999 Proton Tiara | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Z | Tiara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |
