1972 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,620 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley 4 weights approximately 323 kg more than 1972 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, 1965 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Galant | 1965 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Riley |
| Model | Galant | 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
