1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2003 Honda CR-V is newer by 44 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, 2003 Honda CR-V (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda CR-V weights approximately 320 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, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jeep CJ5 | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Jeep | Honda |
| Model | CJ5 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2630 mm |
