1948 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1983 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1983 Lancia Delta is newer by 35 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, 1983 Lancia Delta (250 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Delta 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 160 kg more than 1983 Lancia Delta.
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, 1983 Lancia Delta (290 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm). This means 1983 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | 1983 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Jeep | Lancia |
| Model | Station Wagon | Delta |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
