1985 Honda Jazz vs. 2007 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2007 Nissan Altima 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1985 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Altima weights approximately 840 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, 2007 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Jazz | 2007 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Jazz | Altima |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2780 mm |
