1974 BMW Touring vs. 1949 Jeep CJ3A
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep CJ3A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep CJ3A would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep CJ3A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1949 Jeep CJ3A. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep CJ3A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep CJ3A weights approximately 80 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Jeep CJ3A (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep CJ3A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1949 Jeep CJ3A | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | Touring | CJ3A |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
