1986 Honda Jazz vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1986 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1986 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, 1994 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Jazz | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Jazz | 200 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
