1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 48 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 830 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jeep CJ5 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | CJ5 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 4477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1350 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3190 mm |