1956 Citroen ID 19 vs. 2008 Honda Jazz

To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen ID 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen ID 19 would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen ID 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen ID 19 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.

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 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen ID 19.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Citroen ID 19 2008 Honda Jazz
Make Citroen Honda
Model ID 19 Jazz
Year Released 1956 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1911 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 66 HP 0 HP
Torque 133 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 89.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 10.8:1
Top Speed 140 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1234 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 42 L