2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Rover 45
To start off, both 2008 Honda Jazz and 2008 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 45 weights approximately 190 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 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (139 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2008 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Jazz | 45 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1588 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 | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
