1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1996 Honda Step Wagon

To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Caprice and 1996 Honda Step Wagon were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 400 kg more than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Chevrolet Caprice 1996 Honda Step Wagon
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Caprice Step Wagon
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4312 cc 1972 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 185 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 5440 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2810 mm