1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire

To start off, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 45 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, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 74 kg more than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. 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 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. 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, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Jeep Station Wagon 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
Make Jeep Pontiac
Model Station Wagon Sunfire
Year Released 1950 1995
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2638 cc 2475 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 74 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 157 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2700 mm


 

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