1956 Buick 40 vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP) has 178 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 648 kg more than 1975 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Galant. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1975 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 40 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2430 mm |
