1947 Jeep CJ2A vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jeep CJ2A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jeep CJ2A would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Jeep CJ2A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1947 Jeep CJ2A. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1947 Jeep CJ2A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 401 kg more than 1947 Jeep CJ2A. 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jeep CJ2A. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jeep CJ2A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Jeep CJ2A | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | CJ2A | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2640 mm |
