1946 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 55 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 560 kg more than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1946 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1946 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Jeep Station Wagon | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Station Wagon | Discovery |
Year Released | 1946 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |