1970 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 120 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
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.
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1970 Mazda RX-2 | 1977 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
Model | RX-2 | Galant |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |