1971 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1974 Volvo 343 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 343 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343. 1974 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1971 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1971 Mitsubishi Galant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mitsubishi Galant | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Galant | 343 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |
