1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 39 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 1974 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Appia | Galant |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |