2006 Honda Jazz vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 922 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Jazz | 929 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
