2006 Honda Jazz vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 650 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Because 1972 Plymouth Valiant 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 1972 Plymouth Valiant. 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Jazz | Valiant |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
