1985 Honda Jazz vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass is newer by 28 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Compass (156 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1985 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Compass weights approximately 694 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, 2013 Jeep Compass (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Jazz | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Jazz | Compass |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1394 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2634 mm |
