1999 Audi A4 vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon

To start off, 1999 Audi A4 is newer by 50 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 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (262 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 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 60 kg more than 1999 Audi A4.

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, 1999 Audi A4 (400 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon.

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1999 Audi A4 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
Make Audi Jeep
Model A4 Station Wagon
Year Released 1999 1949
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2671 cc 2199 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 262 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2650 mm