1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 62 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige 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 551 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Because 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lotus Exige. 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige 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 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Jeep | Lotus |
| Model | Station Wagon | Exige |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2299 mm |
