2007 Honda Jazz vs. 1996 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Lantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Lantra would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Lantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Jazz | 1996 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Jazz | Lantra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
