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 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ (64 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 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 Honda Z weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Because 1999 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. 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 Suzuki Wagon R+ (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 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 | 656 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |
