1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 340 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 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jeep CJ5 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Jeep | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | CJ5 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2510 mm |
