2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia 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 42 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1253 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mazda Familia 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 1968 Mazda Familia. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Jazz | Familia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
