1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1954 Rover P4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rover P4 (80 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Jeep | Rover |
| Model | Station Wagon | P4 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |
