1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1960 Jeep CJ5
To start off, both 1960 Fiat 600 and 1960 Jeep CJ5 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jeep CJ5 (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 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, 1960 Jeep CJ5 (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 600 | 1960 Jeep CJ5 | |
Make | Fiat | Jeep |
Model | 600 | CJ5 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |