1986 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Primera is newer by 22 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Primera (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1986 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Primera weights approximately 661 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, 2008 Nissan Primera (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Jazz | 2008 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Jazz | Primera |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2690 mm |
