1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 480 kg more than 1978 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. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 1976 Dodge Aspen has manual transmission. 1976 Dodge Aspen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
Model | Aspen | Galant |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |