1946 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1972 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 494 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1946 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Volkswagen 1600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 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, 1946 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1946 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Jeep Station Wagon | 1972 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Station Wagon | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
