1978 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 275 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Galant | 204 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
