1961 Fiat Berline vs. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 41 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 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 446 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, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Berline | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
