2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1994 Kia Sephia
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Kia Sephia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Kia Sephia would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Kia Sephia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Kia Sephia. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1994 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Jazz weights approximately 12 kg more than 1994 Kia Sephia. 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, 1994 Kia Sephia (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Kia Sephia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 1994 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Jazz | Sephia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1338 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
