2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1995 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 873 kg more than 1995 Lancia Dedra. 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, 1995 Lancia Dedra (129 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1995 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Jazz | Dedra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 63 L |
