2007 BMW X5 vs. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 2007 BMW X5 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (202 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 639 kg more than 1948 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, 2007 BMW X5 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | X5 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1948 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
