1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 890 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 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, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Abarth | Jeep |
| Model | 850 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
