1982 Jeep CJ7 vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1982 Jeep CJ7 is newer by 32 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Jeep CJ7 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Jeep CJ7 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 190 kg more than 1982 Jeep CJ7.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Jeep CJ7. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Jeep CJ7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Jeep CJ7 | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | CJ7 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1950 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2650 mm |
