1991 Citroen C vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1991 Citroen C is newer by 42 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 15 more horse power than 1991 Citroen C. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 515 kg more than 1991 Citroen C. 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, 1991 Citroen C, 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen C. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen C | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | C | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
