1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 64 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 455 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 rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. 2013 BMW 6 series 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. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Station Wagon | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2856 mm |
