1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 62 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, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 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 408 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat 500. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Jeep | Fiat |
Model | Station Wagon | 500 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1072 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2301 mm |