1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 9 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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 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 800 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Abarth | Jeep |
| Model | 1000 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2650 mm |
