2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,338 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Jazz weights approximately 133 kg more than 1998 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 1998 Kia Avella | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Jazz | Avella |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1338 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |