1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 20 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 670 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Because 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
| Model | GTA | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
