1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Biscayne | Galant |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2310 mm |
