1975 Honda Life vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1975 Honda Life is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 335 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mitsubishi Galant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda Life | 1970 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Life | Galant |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2310 mm |