2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva (180 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz. 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Jazz | Achieva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
