1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1990 Holden Apollo
To start off, 1990 Holden Apollo is newer by 40 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, 1990 Holden Apollo (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Apollo 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 275 kg more than 1990 Holden Apollo.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Holden Apollo. 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, 1990 Holden Apollo (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Apollo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. 1990 Holden Apollo has automatic transmission and 1950 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Holden Apollo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1990 Holden Apollo | |
Make | Jeep | Holden |
Model | Station Wagon | Apollo |
Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |