1995 Fiat 126 vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1995 Fiat 126 is newer by 46 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 34 more horse power than 1995 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 815 kg more than 1995 Fiat 126. 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 four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Fiat 126. 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, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat 126 | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | 126 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2650 mm |
