1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1984 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1984 Nissan Stanza is newer by 35 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, 1984 Nissan Stanza (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Stanza 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 478 kg more than 1984 Nissan Stanza.
Because 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Stanza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Stanza. 1984 Nissan Stanza has automatic transmission and 1949 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1984 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Station Wagon | Stanza |
Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2480 mm |