1976 Citroen LN vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1976 Citroen LN is newer by 27 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 27 more horse power than 1976 Citroen LN. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 754 kg more than 1976 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Citroen LN. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen LN. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen LN | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | LN | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1949 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 32 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 706 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2650 mm |