2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Jazz weights approximately 120 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Jazz | 100 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 103 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
