1978 Citroen LN vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1978 Citroen LN is newer by 29 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 24 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 650 kg more than 1978 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 rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen LN, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen LN | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | LN | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1978 | 1949 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2650 mm |