2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,339 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 170 kg more than 2000 Honda Life.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Honda Jazz (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2000 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Jazz | Life |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
