1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1962 Lotus Elan is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 870 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan.
Because 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Lotus Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 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, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Jeep | Lotus |
| Model | Station Wagon | Elan |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1962 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2140 mm |
