1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 255 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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 1957 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven 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:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 1977 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Seven | Galant |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2520 mm |
