1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 9 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 3,153 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 1959 Jeep CJ5 | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 1600 | CJ5 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3153 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2060 mm |