1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 110 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2520 mm |
