1996 Hyundai Lantra vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Lantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Lantra would be higher. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Jazz (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 48 kg more than 2012 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, 1996 Hyundai Lantra (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Lantra | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Lantra | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
