1970 Buick Skylark 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 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 865 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Skylark | Galant |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |