1984 Honda Jazz vs. 1987 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1987 Nissan Cedric is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Honda Jazz. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 558 kg more than 1984 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Nissan Cedric is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Jazz. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Jazz | 1987 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Jazz | Cedric |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2740 mm |