1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1972 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1972 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Bluebird (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jeep CJ5 | 1972 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | CJ5 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1350 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2430 mm |
