2005 Honda Jazz vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Starlet 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 35 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Jazz weights approximately 298 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Toyota Starlet 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 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |
