2000 Honda Z vs. 1999 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2000 Honda Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 200 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.
Because 2000 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Nissan Sunny (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Z | 1999 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Z | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
