1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1958 Jeep CJ
To start off, both 1958 Abarth 1000 and 1958 Jeep CJ were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Jeep CJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1958 Jeep CJ. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jeep CJ weights approximately 350 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Because 1958 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Abarth 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 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, 1958 Jeep CJ (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1958 Jeep CJ | |
| Make | Abarth | Jeep |
| Model | 1000 | CJ |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2060 mm |
