2011 Honda Jazz vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Jazz weights approximately 170 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz. 2013 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Jazz | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
