1966 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1966 Riley Kestrel
To start off, both 1966 Jeep CJ5 and 1966 Riley Kestrel were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jeep CJ5 (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1966 Riley Kestrel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Riley Kestrel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 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, 1966 Jeep CJ5 (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jeep CJ5 | 1966 Riley Kestrel | |
| Make | Jeep | Riley |
| Model | CJ5 | Kestrel |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2380 mm |
