1978 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. 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, 1978 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 42 L |
