2005 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Chevrolet Prizm
To start off, both 2005 Honda Jazz and 2005 Chevrolet Prizm were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 40 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.
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 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz. 2005 Chevrolet Prizm has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Prizm will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Jazz | 2005 Chevrolet Prizm | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Jazz | Prizm |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |