1948 Jeep CJ2A vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5
To start off, 1959 Jeep CJ5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jeep CJ2A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jeep CJ2A would be higher. At 3,153 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1948 Jeep CJ2A. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jeep CJ2A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1948 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, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jeep CJ2A. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jeep CJ2A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jeep CJ2A | 1959 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | CJ2A | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3153 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2060 mm |
