1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cedric is newer by 29 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, 1978 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cedric 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 10 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1978 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Station Wagon | Cedric |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |