1974 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 2011 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Galant. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Galant | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Galant | 325 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
