1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1969 Jeep CJ5
To start off, both 1969 Fiat Dino and 1969 Jeep CJ5 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1969 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1969 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 210 kg more than 1969 Jeep CJ5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Fiat Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, 1969 Fiat Dino (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 1969 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Dino | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2060 mm |
