2000 Citroen C5 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2000 Citroen C5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (115 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | C5 | Galant |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2944 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
