1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Publica 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 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Publica 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 605 kg more than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Station Wagon | Publica |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |
