1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 440 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1980 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Skylark | Galant |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2520 mm |
