1999 Honda Z vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Aygo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Aygo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Aygo (53 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Z weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo.
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, 2005 Toyota Aygo (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Aygo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Z | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Z | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 654 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 35 L |
