2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 878 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Because 1984 Toyota Celica 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 1984 Toyota Celica. 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Celica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
