1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 544 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1946 Jaguar Mark IV 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 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight, 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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Jaguar | Honda |
| Model | Mark IV | Insight |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2550 mm |
