1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Compass (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 41 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jeep Compass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2012 Jeep Compass (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Step Wagon | Compass |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1814 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2634 mm |
