1970 Jeep CJ5 vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1970 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 920 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Jeep CJ5 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | CJ5 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3090 mm |
