2005 Honda Jazz vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 1,837 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Rasheen (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Nissan Rasheen (160 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Jazz | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
