2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Because 1979 Peugeot 505 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 1979 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Jazz | 505 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |