1962 Rover P5 vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 323 kg more than 1962 Rover P5.
Because 1962 Rover P5 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 1962 Rover P5. 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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Rover P5 | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Rover | Honda |
| Model | P5 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
