1971 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 12 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 285 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. 1983 Toyota Celica 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. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mitsubishi Galant | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Galant | Celica |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |