1956 Jeep CJ5 vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 50 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 21 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 265 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jeep CJ5 | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | CJ5 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2500 mm |
