1948 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1959 Suzuki Light
To start off, 1959 Suzuki Light is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1959 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 914 kg more than 1959 Suzuki Light. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | 1959 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Jeep | Suzuki |
| Model | Station Wagon | Light |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2010 mm |
