1984 Honda Jazz vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 27 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1984 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Juke weights approximately 621 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, 2011 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Jazz. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Jazz | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Jazz | Juke |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |
