2005 Honda Z vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2005 Honda Z and 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Z | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Z | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
