1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, 1977 Porsche 912 is newer by 27 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, 1977 Porsche 912 (87 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 912 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 340 kg more than 1977 Porsche 912.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Porsche 912. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Jeep | Porsche |
Model | Station Wagon | 912 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2220 mm |