2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 220 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, 1996 Honda Civic (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Jazz | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
