1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
Because 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 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, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | 850 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2650 mm |
