1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 15 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1959 Jeep CJ5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1959 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | 130 | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2060 mm |
