2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 167 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1013 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
