1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1997 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1997 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 48 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, 1997 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Reliant Scimitar 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 567 kg more than 1997 Reliant Scimitar.
Because 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Reliant Scimitar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1997 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Jeep | Reliant |
| Model | Station Wagon | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2140 mm |
