2000 Honda Z vs. 2010 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Z would be higher. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2000 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1347 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, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Z | 2010 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Z | T5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
