2001 Honda City vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 42 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 3,153 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2001 Honda City.
Because 1959 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda City. 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 (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 1959 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | City | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3153 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2060 mm |
