1978 Audi 100 vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1978 Audi 100 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Audi 100 (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 250 kg more than 1978 Audi 100.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Audi 100. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Audi 100 | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Audi | Jeep |
| Model | 100 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
