2006 Honda Jazz vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1358 kg more than 1960 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Renault Dauphine 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 1960 Renault Dauphine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Jazz | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Jazz | Dauphine |
Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 38 L |