1985 Honda Jazz vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 22 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1985 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 980 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 2007 Maserati GranSport 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 2007 Maserati GranSport. 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Jazz | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Jazz | GranSport |
Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1231 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |