1969 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (107 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 125 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mitsubishi Galant | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Galant | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 107 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |