1970 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1970 TVR Vixen
To start off, both 1970 Mitsubishi Galant and 1970 TVR Vixen were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 TVR Vixen (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 38 kg more than 1970 TVR Vixen.
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 TVR Vixen (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mitsubishi Galant | 1970 TVR Vixen | |
Make | Mitsubishi | TVR |
Model | Galant | Vixen |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |