1949 Jeep Jeepster vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, both 1949 Jeep Jeepster and 1949 Simca 8 were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Jeepster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jeep Jeepster (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Jeepster should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Jeepster weights approximately 235 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Jeep Jeepster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Simca 8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Jeepster 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, 1949 Jeep Jeepster (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Jeepster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jeep Jeepster | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Jeep | Simca |
| Model | Jeepster | 8 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2450 mm |
