1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 46 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1028 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jeep CJ5 | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | CJ5 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3560 mm |
