1955 Renault Colorale vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Renault Colorale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Colorale weights approximately 580 kg more than 1977 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. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 1955 Renault Colorale has manual transmission. 1955 Renault Colorale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Renault Colorale | 1977 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Renault | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Colorale | Galant |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
