1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5

To start off, both 1959 Citroen 2CV 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 3,153 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (13 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1959 Citroen 2CV. 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 Citroen 2CV. 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 (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (24 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.

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