1971 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 19 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Morgan 4 weights approximately 40 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, 1990 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mitsubishi Galant | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Morgan |
Model | Galant | 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |