1973 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 290 kg more than 1973 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Galant | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
