2009 Honda Insight vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Insight (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 84 kg more than 2009 Honda Insight.
Because 1949 Jeep Station Wagon 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 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Insight | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Insight | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1949 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |