1995 Caterham 21 vs. 2008 Honda Jazz

To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Caterham 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Caterham 21 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Jazz weights approximately 341 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.

Because 1995 Caterham 21 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Caterham 21. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz. 2008 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 1995 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 1995 Caterham 21 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:

1995 Caterham 21 2008 Honda Jazz
Make Caterham Honda
Model 21 Jazz
Year Released 1995 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1588 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 156 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.8:1
Top Speed 211 km/hour 170 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 648 kg 989 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1070 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 42 L


 

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