1961 Austin 7 vs. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1961 Austin 7 is newer by 13 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 26 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 850 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | 7 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2650 mm |
