1945 Jeep CJ2 vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 58 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Jeep CJ2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Jeep CJ2 (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1945 Jeep CJ2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Jeep CJ2 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. 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, 1945 Jeep CJ2 (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1945 Jeep CJ2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2003 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1945 Jeep CJ2 has manual transmission. 1945 Jeep CJ2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Jeep CJ2 | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Jeep | Honda |
| Model | CJ2 | Life |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2370 mm |
