1958 BMW 600 vs. 1958 Jeep CJ
To start off, both 1958 BMW 600 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 Jeep CJ (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jeep CJ should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jeep CJ weights approximately 480 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 BMW 600. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1958 Jeep CJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 600 | CJ |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2060 mm |
