1956 Jeep CJ5 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is newer by 49 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Jeep CJ5. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept should accelerate faster than 1956 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept weights approximately 85 kg more than 1956 Jeep CJ5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Jeep CJ5 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1956 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jeep CJ5 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CJ5 | Bionic Car Concept |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2570 mm |
