1965 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1965 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 70 kg more than 1965 Jeep CJ5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Jeep CJ5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Jeep CJ5 (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jeep CJ5 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | CJ5 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2540 mm |
