2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 55 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, 2004 Fiat Panda (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda 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 425 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda.
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, 2004 Fiat Panda, 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, 2004 Fiat Panda (260 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Panda | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
