1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 63 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 677 kg more than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1949 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
Model | Station Wagon | Touareg |
Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2893 mm |