2007 Honda Jazz vs. 1985 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volkswagen Passat (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 84 kg more than 2007 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, 1985 Volkswagen Passat (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Jazz | 1985 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jazz | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
