1957 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1958 Land Rover 109 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Land Rover 109 (67 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1957 Jeep CJ5. 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Jeep CJ5 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | CJ5 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2780 mm |
