1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 36 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jeep CJ5 | 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | CJ5 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2510 mm |
