1973 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1973 Triumph TR6
To start off, both 1973 Mitsubishi Galant and 1973 Triumph TR6 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph TR6 (123 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 120 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 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mitsubishi Galant | 1973 Triumph TR6 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Triumph |
Model | Galant | TR6 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2250 mm |