2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
