1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 39 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 910 kg more than 1959 Jeep CJ5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jeep CJ5 | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | CJ5 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1350 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2550 mm |