2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 200 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Jazz | 146 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 51 L |
