1999 Honda Z vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5
To start off, 1999 Honda Z is newer by 40 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. 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, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Z | 1959 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Z | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2060 mm |
