1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (218 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 850 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1959 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1959 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
