1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1973 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 304 is newer by 23 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 565 kg more than 1973 Peugeot 304. 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 1973 Peugeot 304. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1973 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Jeep | Peugeot |
| Model | Station Wagon | 304 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2600 mm |
