2007 Honda Jazz vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Cube weights approximately 218 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, 2012 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Jazz | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Jazz | Cube |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1337 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1268 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |