1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1956 Jeep CJ5
To start off, 1959 Austin A 35 is newer by 3 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 101 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 1956 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | A 35 | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2060 mm |
