1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
Model | DB5 | Galant |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |