1976 Mazda Familia vs. 2009 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Familia 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 25 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 247 kg more than 1976 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 2009 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Familia | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1339 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2500 mm |
