1947 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1947 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 rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Jeep Station Wagon | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Station Wagon | 600 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3910 mm |