1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 466 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, 2003 Toyota Condor (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jeep CJ5 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | CJ5 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1350 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2520 mm |
