1947 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1983 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1983 Nissan Laurel is newer by 36 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 290 kg more than 1983 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1983 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Laurel 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 | 1983 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Station Wagon | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
