1947 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 62 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 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 386 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. 2009 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 1947 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Jeep Station Wagon | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Station Wagon | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
