2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1463 kg more than 1965 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Toyota Publica 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 1965 Toyota Publica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |
