1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1987 Lada 2104
To start off, 1987 Lada 2104 is newer by 38 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, 1987 Lada 2104 (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada 2104 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 310 kg more than 1987 Lada 2104.
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, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2104. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1987 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Jeep | Lada |
| Model | Station Wagon | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2430 mm |
