1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, 1963 Porsche 356 is newer by 13 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, 1963 Porsche 356 (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 545 kg more than 1963 Porsche 356.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Porsche 356. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Porsche 356. (126 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | Station Wagon | 356 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2110 mm |
