1957 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, both 1957 Jeep CJ5 and 1957 Simca Plein Ceil were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jeep CJ5 (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Jeep CJ5 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, 1957 Jeep CJ5 (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1957 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Jeep CJ5 | 1957 Simca Plein Ceil | |
| Make | Jeep | Simca |
| Model | CJ5 | Plein Ceil |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2450 mm |
