2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 111 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Jazz | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
