2007 Honda Jazz vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Because 1958 Riley 4 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 1958 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Jazz (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Jazz | 1958 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | Jazz | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
