2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Express and 2012 Honda Jazz were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2012 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1617 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.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Express 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 2012 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz. 2012 Chevrolet Express 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. 2012 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Express | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 42 L |
