1970 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1143 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Carina 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 1970 Toyota Carina. 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, 2010 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Carina | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Carina | Jazz |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |