1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Honda Jazz

To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Jazz weights approximately 273 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice.

Because 1990 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 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1990 Chevrolet Caprice 2012 Honda Jazz
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Caprice Jazz
Year Released 1990 2012
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5001 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 168 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 2043 kg
Vehicle Length 5440 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 42 L