2002 Honda Life vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Jazz (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life.
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, 2010 Honda Jazz (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Life | Jazz |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 42 L |