1975 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1766 kg more than 1975 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Galant. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mitsubishi Galant | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | Galant | Defender |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |
