1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2005 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 130 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey, 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, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | 2005 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Caprice | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
