1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1959 Jeep CJ5 and 1959 Lancia Flaminia 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 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 258 kg more than 1959 Jeep CJ5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 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 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jeep CJ5 | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Jeep | Lancia |
| Model | CJ5 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1350 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2760 mm |
