1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1946 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 27 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 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. 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 1973 Fiat 130. 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1946 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | 130 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3237 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
