1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 405 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 Peugeot 405 (92 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405 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 270 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 405.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Peugeot 405. 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, 1987 Peugeot 405 (196 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Jeep | Peugeot |
| Model | Station Wagon | 405 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
