1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 154 kg more than 1949 Citroen 15.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 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, 1949 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Citroen 15 | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | 15 | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1949 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2650 mm |