1984 Honda Jazz vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1984 Honda Jazz is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,231 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Familia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mazda Familia 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 1968 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Honda Jazz (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Jazz | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Jazz | Familia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2200 mm |
