1986 Honda Jazz vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1986 Honda Jazz is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1986 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 616 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1986 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Jazz | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Jazz | 616 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2480 mm |
