1957 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 21 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 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1957 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 150 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Jeep CJ5 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | CJ5 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2640 mm |
