1974 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2006 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Touring | Galant |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
