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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Honda Jazz. (77 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 203 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
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, 1970 Toyota Carina (149 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (110 Nm). This means 1970 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz.
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 | 1586 cc | 1245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 77 HP |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 170 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 | 845 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
