1985 Honda Jazz vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Yaris (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1985 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 320 kg more than 1985 Honda Jazz. 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, 2013 Toyota Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Jazz | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
