1974 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1974 Mitsubishi Galant and 1974 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Galant | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Galant | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
