1970 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 50 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 Mitsubishi Galant (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mitsubishi Galant | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Galant | Violet |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |