1946 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 28 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 515 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1946 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Jeep Station Wagon | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Station Wagon | Passat |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2480 mm |
