1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1945 Jeep CJ2
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Jeep CJ2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Jeep CJ2 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Jeep CJ2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Jeep CJ2 (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1945 Jeep CJ2 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Jeep CJ2 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1945 Jeep CJ2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1945 Jeep CJ2 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, 1945 Jeep CJ2 (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1945 Jeep CJ2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1945 Jeep CJ2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | 500 | CJ2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1945 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
