2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Maxima (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 503 kg more than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
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 Nissan Maxima (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Jazz | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Jazz | Maxima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |