1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1997 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1997 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 110 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1997 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Berline | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2463 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
