1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1995 Opel Astra
To start off, 1995 Opel Astra is newer by 46 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, 1995 Opel Astra (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Astra 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 155 kg more than 1995 Opel Astra.
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, 1995 Opel Astra, 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, 1995 Opel Astra (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Astra 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 | 1995 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Station Wagon | Astra |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |
