1996 Honda CRX vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda CRX weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Jeep CJ5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda CRX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 1959 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | CRX | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2060 mm |
