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 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (145 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 | 1497 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
