1987 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Electra (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Electra weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 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, 1987 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 2007 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1337 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2460 mm |
