1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 696 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Jeep |
Model | Sprite | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1958 | 1949 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2650 mm |