1959 Riley 4 vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Jazz (77 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2010 Honda Jazz.
Because 1959 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Riley 4 (115 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (110 Nm). This means 1959 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Riley 4 | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Riley | Honda |
| Model | 4 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 77 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
