2005 Toyota Prius vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Jazz (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Prius weights approximately 253 kg more than 2010 Honda Jazz.
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 Toyota Prius (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz. 2005 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Prius | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Prius | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
