1975 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Honda Jazz. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 163 kg more than 2012 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Corona 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 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Corona | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |
