1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 160 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2007 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
Model | 62 | Galant |
Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |