2011 Honda Jazz vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota iQ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota iQ would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1183 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ. 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, 2011 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Jazz | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | iQ |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 32 L |
