1973 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1973 Rover 2000
To start off, both 1973 Mitsubishi Galant and 1973 Rover 2000 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover 2000 (106 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 2000 weights approximately 355 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, 1973 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | 1973 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Rover |
| Model | Galant | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
