2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2008 Honda Jazz and 2008 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1592 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.
Because 2008 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Jazz | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 989 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 79 L |