2005 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2005 Honda Jazz and 2005 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (261 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (77 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 507 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 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz. 2005 Nissan Maxima 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 Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Jazz | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 346 Nm |
| 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 | 1048 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 76 L |
