2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1983 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Camry. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 913 kg more than 1983 Toyota Camry. 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, 1983 Toyota Camry (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1983 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
