2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2003 Mazda Kusabi
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Kusabi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Kusabi would be higher. At 1,559 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Kusabi is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Kusabi weights approximately 95 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, 2003 Mazda Kusabi (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Kusabi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2003 Mazda Kusabi | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Jazz | Kusabi |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1559 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |
