1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 2001 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 52 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 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Golf 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 58 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2001 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2001 Volkswagen Golf (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2001 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Station Wagon | Golf |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
