1970 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Seat 1400 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mitsubishi Galant | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
| Model | Galant | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
