1948 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 14 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 7 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 510 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jeep | Lancia |
| Model | Station Wagon | Appia |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
