2007 Honda Jazz vs. 2003 Kia Visto
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Visto would be higher. At 1,337 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Jazz weights approximately 250 kg more than 2003 Kia Visto. 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, 2007 Honda Jazz (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Visto. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Visto. 2007 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 2003 Kia Visto has manual transmission. 2003 Kia Visto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Jazz | 2003 Kia Visto | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Jazz | Visto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1337 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
