1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1974 Nissan Violet is newer by 15 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, 1974 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Because 1959 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Nissan Violet. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jeep CJ5 | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | CJ5 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| 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 | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1350 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2460 mm |
