1970 Audi 100 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 100 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
