1977 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 621 kg more than 1977 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. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1977 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Mitsubishi Galant | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Galant | Stagea |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |