1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1985 Honda Jazz
To start off, both 1985 Caterham 1700 and 1985 Honda Jazz were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Caterham 1700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1985 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Jazz weights approximately 157 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Because 1985 Caterham 1700 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 1985 Caterham 1700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Caterham 1700 | 1985 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | 1700 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2230 mm |
