2005 Acura CL vs. 2006 Honda Jazz

To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura CL weights approximately 532 kg more than 2006 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz. 2005 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2005 Acura CL 2006 Honda Jazz
Make Acura Honda
Model CL Jazz
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 223 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1048 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 3840 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 42 L