2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Dacia Sandero
To start off, both 2008 Honda Jazz and 2008 Dacia Sandero were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dacia Sandero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Jazz (77 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Sandero. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dacia Sandero weights approximately 37 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, 2008 Dacia Sandero (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Dacia Sandero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2008 Dacia Sandero | |
| Make | Honda | Dacia |
| Model | Jazz | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
