2006 Honda Jazz vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 830 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
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, 1989 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Jazz | Pintara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
