1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1994 Lada Samara
To start off, 1994 Lada Samara is newer by 45 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, 1994 Lada Samara (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lada Samara 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 436 kg more than 1994 Lada Samara.
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, 1994 Lada Samara, 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1994 Lada Samara | |
Make | Jeep | Lada |
Model | Station Wagon | Samara |
Year Released | 1949 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |