2007 Honda Jazz vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Jazz weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Because 1971 Toyota Carina 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 1971 Toyota Carina. 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, 1971 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Jazz | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Jazz | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1337 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |