1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 2009 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Tipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Tipo would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 3 kg more than 2009 Honda Jazz.
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, 1988 Fiat Tipo (130 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1988 Fiat Tipo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 2009 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Tipo | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
