1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 25 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 54 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. (81 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jeep CJ5 | 1984 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | CJ5 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2610 mm |
