1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 30 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Because 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
| Model | Alfetta | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
