1955 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1974 Mazda 616 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1955 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1974 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Jeep CJ5 (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Jeep CJ5 | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mazda |
| Model | CJ5 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2480 mm |
