1985 Honda Jazz vs. 1998 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 1998 Mazda Laputa is newer by 13 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 1,231 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda Laputa (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Laputa should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Laputa weights approximately 110 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.
Because 1998 Mazda Laputa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Laputa will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Mazda Laputa (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda Laputa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Jazz | 1998 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Jazz | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |
