2006 Honda Jazz vs. 1972 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volkswagen K 70 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volkswagen K 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen K 70. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volkswagen K 70 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Volkswagen K 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 1972 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jazz | K 70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
