2005 Honda Jazz vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 996 weights approximately 357 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 2003 Porsche 996 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, 2003 Porsche 996 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, 2003 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Jazz | 996 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
