1985 Honda Jazz vs. 2009 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Micra is newer by 24 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Micra (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Micra weights approximately 290 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, 2009 Nissan Micra (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Jazz | 2009 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Jazz | Micra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |
