2001 Acura CL vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura CL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2012 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura CL weights approximately 533 kg more than 2012 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura CL | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | CL | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |
