1948 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1990 Audi V8
To start off, 1990 Audi V8 is newer by 42 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 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi V8 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. 1990 Audi V8 has automatic transmission and 1948 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Audi V8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1948 Jeep Station Wagon | 1990 Audi V8 | |
Make | Jeep | Audi |
Model | Station Wagon | V8 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |