1970 BMW 2002 vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1970 BMW 2002 and 1970 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 BMW 2002 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 BMW 2002 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 BMW 2002 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 BMW 2002 | 1970 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 2002 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
