1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, 1987 Opel Omega is newer by 37 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, 1987 Opel Omega (75 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Omega 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 75 kg more than 1987 Opel Omega.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Opel Omega. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1987 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Station Wagon | Omega |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
