2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 926 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Because 2010 Nissan Xterra 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 2010 Nissan Xterra. 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz. 2010 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Jazz | Xterra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4539 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1902 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |