1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 850 and 1959 Jeep CJ5 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,153 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Because 1959 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1959 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Abarth | Jeep |
| Model | 850 | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3153 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |
