1973 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1970 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,376 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 147 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mitsubishi Galant | 1970 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Skoda |
Model | Galant | Octavia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1376 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |