1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 460 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
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 Toyota Corolla, 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Station Wagon | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
