2000 Audi S3 vs. 2000 Honda Z
To start off, both 2000 Audi S3 and 2000 Honda Z were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Audi S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi S3 (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2000 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi S3 weights approximately 570 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Audi S3 (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Z. 2000 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 2000 Audi S3 has manual transmission. 2000 Audi S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S3 | 2000 Honda Z | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | S3 | Z |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 35 L |
