1969 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1970 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1970 Zastava 1300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (85 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | 1970 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Zastava |
| Model | Galant | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |
