2006 Honda Jazz vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 847 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
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, 1997 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
