1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 1,376 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | GTA | Galant |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
