2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2008 Honda Jazz and 2008 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Spectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Spectra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Spectra should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Spectra weights approximately 464 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Spectra (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Spectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2008 Kia Spectra | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Jazz | Spectra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1338 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 53 L |