1958 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1954 Jeep CJ
To start off, 1958 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jeep CJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jeep CJ would be higher. 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 2 more horse power than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jeep CJ should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 110 kg more than 1954 Jeep CJ.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat Campagnola | 1954 Jeep CJ | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Campagnola | CJ |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 3151 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2060 mm |
