1984 Honda Jazz vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 13 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 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1984 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 1190 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 1997 Nissan President 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 1997 Nissan President. 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Jazz. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Jazz | 1997 Nissan President | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Jazz | President |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1231 cc | 4492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3040 mm |