1954 DKW Coupe vs. 1954 Jeep CJ
To start off, both 1954 DKW Coupe and 1954 Jeep CJ were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,151 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Jeep CJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Jeep CJ (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1954 DKW Coupe. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jeep CJ should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jeep CJ weights approximately 301 kg more than 1954 DKW Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 DKW Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 Jeep CJ 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, 1954 Jeep CJ (179 Nm @ 1350 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Coupe. (69 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Coupe | 1954 Jeep CJ | |
| Make | DKW | Jeep |
| Model | Coupe | CJ |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 3151 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 879 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2060 mm |
