1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1954 Jeep CJ
To start off, both 1954 Fiat 1100 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Jeep CJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Jeep CJ (136 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jeep CJ should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jeep CJ weights approximately 375 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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 Fiat 1100. 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 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1954 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1100 | 1954 Jeep CJ | |
Make | Fiat | Jeep |
Model | 1100 | CJ |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2060 mm |