1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station 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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1950 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Jeep | Honda |
Model | Station Wagon | Civic |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 174 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |