2006 Honda Jazz vs. 1996 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volkswagen Parati. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volkswagen Parati would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Parati is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Parati. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Parati. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Parati. 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, 1996 Volkswagen Parati (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Parati will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 1996 Volkswagen Parati | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jazz | Parati |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
