2005 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Nissan Frontier

To start off, both 2005 Honda Jazz and 2005 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Frontier (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (77 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 338 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 2005 Nissan Frontier 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, 2005 Nissan Frontier 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, 2005 Nissan Frontier (209 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz. 2005 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Jazz 2005 Nissan Frontier
Make Honda Nissan
Model Jazz Frontier
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1246 cc 2393 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 77 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 209 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1048 kg 1386 kg
Vehicle Length 3840 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2660 mm


 

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