1948 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1971 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1971 Simca 1200S is newer by 23 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, 1971 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 605 kg more than 1971 Simca 1200S.
Because 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Simca 1200S. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | 1971 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Jeep | Simca |
| Model | Station Wagon | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2240 mm |
