1979 Honda Accord vs. 1946 Jeep CJ2A
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jeep CJ2A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jeep CJ2A would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Jeep CJ2A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1946 Jeep CJ2A. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1946 Jeep CJ2A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jeep CJ2A weights approximately 175 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1946 Jeep CJ2A is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 Jeep CJ2A 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, 1946 Jeep CJ2A (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Jeep CJ2A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1946 Jeep CJ2A | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Accord | CJ2A |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1946 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2040 mm |
