1984 Honda Jazz vs. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1984 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 1533 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 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Jazz. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Jazz | 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jazz | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2881 mm |
