2005 Honda Jazz vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Jazz weights approximately 228 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 1974 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Jazz (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2380 mm |
