1999 Honda Z vs. 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 1999 Honda Z and 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ weights approximately 15 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 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, 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ (117 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Z | 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Z | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 654 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 41 L |
