2008 Rover 25 vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rover 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 25 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 25 (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Jazz weights approximately 913 kg more than 2008 Rover 25.
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 Rover 25 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 25 | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Rover | Honda |
| Model | 25 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
