1956 Jeep CJ5 vs. 2002 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2002 Mazda B2500 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jeep CJ5 (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1956 Jeep CJ5.
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, 1956 Jeep CJ5 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda B2500. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jeep CJ5 | 2002 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mazda |
| Model | CJ5 | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2990 mm |
