2008 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Jazz weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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, 2008 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |
