2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1975 Renault 15
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 15 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 40 more horse power than 1975 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1975 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 15. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1975 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Jazz | 15 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
