1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 41 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, 1990 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega 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 61 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega.
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, 1990 Opel Omega (169 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega 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 | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Station Wagon | Omega |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1299 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
