1946 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1986 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1986 Nissan Micra is newer by 40 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 10 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 794 kg more than 1986 Nissan Micra. 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 1986 Nissan Micra. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1946 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Jeep Station Wagon | 1986 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Station Wagon | Micra |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
