1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 270 kg more than 1979 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. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 1969 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1969 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
Model | Belmont | Galant |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |