1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 7,438 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (227 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 810 kg more than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (522 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 1947 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Suburban | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1947 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7438 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2650 mm |
