1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1946 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1961 Alpine A 108 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 865 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1946 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Alpine A 108. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 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, 1946 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1946 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1946 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Alpine | Jeep |
| Model | A 108 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1946 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2650 mm |
