1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 63 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 133 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.
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, 2013 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 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 | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Station Wagon | S60 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2776 mm |
