1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 40 and 1959 Jeep CJ5 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1959 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | A 40 | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2060 mm |
