2005 BMW X5 vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 2005 BMW X5 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW X5 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X5 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1950 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, 2005 BMW X5 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW X5 | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | X5 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
