1973 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Picnic (126 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 395 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, 1999 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Galant | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 126 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
