1948 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 27 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, 1975 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon.
Let's talk about torque, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Station Wagon | 240 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
