1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica 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 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jeep CJ5 | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | CJ5 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1350 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2270 mm |
