1985 Honda Jazz vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1985 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 640 kg more than 1985 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Jazz | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Venture |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
