1971 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1971 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1971 Mitsubishi Galant and 1971 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 495 kg more than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Nissan Cedric (145 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mitsubishi Galant | 1971 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Galant | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1378 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
