1961 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1961 Jeep CJ5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jeep CJ5 (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1959 Nissan 211. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Jeep CJ5 (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jeep CJ5 | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | CJ5 | 211 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2230 mm |
