2002 Holden Cruze vs. 2002 Honda Z
To start off, both 2002 Holden Cruze and 2002 Honda Z were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Holden Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Cruze (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Cruze should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Cruze weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Holden Cruze (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Cruze | 2002 Honda Z | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Cruze | Z |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
