1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 2001 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2001 Opel Vectra is newer by 51 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, 2001 Opel Vectra (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Vectra 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 100 kg more than 2001 Opel Vectra.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Vectra. 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, 2001 Opel Vectra (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Vectra 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 | 2001 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Station Wagon | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
