2009 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 61 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Spark (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Spark should accelerate faster than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 610 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Spark.
Because 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Spark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Spark | 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Spark | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
