1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2008 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Jazz (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 27 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto. 2008 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 2008 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Concerto | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1013 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
