1976 Holden Torana vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1976 Holden Torana and 1976 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Galant (74 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mitsubishi Galant (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Torana | 1976 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Torana | Galant |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
