1971 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 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 Toyota Corolla (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mitsubishi Galant | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Galant | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |