1956 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jeep CJ5 (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 140 kg more than 1956 Jeep CJ5.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Jeep CJ5 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jeep CJ5 | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | CJ5 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2610 mm |
