1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1946 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1988 Austin Maestro is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Austin Maestro (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Austin Maestro should accelerate faster than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 545 kg more than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Because 1946 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Austin Maestro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 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, 1946 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1946 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Maestro | 1946 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | Maestro | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
