1972 Honda Life vs. 2009 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 557 kg more than 1972 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda Life | 2009 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Life | Jazz |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 42 L |