2005 Fiat Idea vs. 2005 Honda Jazz

To start off, both 2005 Fiat Idea and 2005 Honda Jazz were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,366 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Idea. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Idea weights approximately 97 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Jazz (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Idea. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Idea.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Idea 2005 Honda Jazz
Make Fiat Honda
Model Idea Jazz
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1366 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 79 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 118 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1145 kg 1048 kg
Vehicle Length 3940 mm 3840 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 42 L


 

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