1984 Honda Jazz vs. 1989 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 5 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 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont (56 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Honda Jazz. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 310 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont (105 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Jazz. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Jazz | 1989 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Jazz | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |
