1945 Jeep CJ2 vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 1987 Porsche 959 is newer by 42 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1945 Jeep CJ2. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1945 Jeep CJ2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 959 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1945 Jeep CJ2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Jeep CJ2. (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Jeep CJ2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Jeep CJ2 | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | CJ2 | 959 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2270 mm |
