1972 GMC Suburban vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1972 GMC Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 GMC Suburban (238 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1505 kg more than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Suburban (481 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. 1972 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1970 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 GMC Suburban | 1970 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
Model | Suburban | Galant |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7445 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2310 mm |