2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 5 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Yaris (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 31 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, 2013 Toyota Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 989 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |
