1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1999 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1999 Opel Meriva is newer by 50 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, 1999 Opel Meriva (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Meriva 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 80 kg more than 1999 Opel Meriva.
Because 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Meriva. 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, 1999 Opel Meriva (223 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Meriva 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 | 1999 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Station Wagon | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
