1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2012 Honda Jazz. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Jazz.
Because 1994 Buick Roadmaster 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 1994 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz. 1994 Buick Roadmaster 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. 1994 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Roadmaster | Jazz |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 Length | 5490 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |