1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1954 Jeep CJ
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jeep CJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jeep CJ would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1954 Jeep CJ. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1954 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 640 kg more than 1954 Jeep CJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 Jeep CJ 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, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Jeep CJ. (179 Nm @ 1350 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Jeep CJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1954 Jeep CJ | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jeep |
| Model | V8 Zagato | CJ |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3151 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2060 mm |
