1995 Holden Nova vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1995 Holden Nova 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, 1995 Holden Nova (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Nova should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 270 kg more than 1995 Holden Nova.
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, 1995 Holden Nova, 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Holden Nova | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
Make | Holden | Jeep |
Model | Nova | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1949 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |