1978 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, both 1978 Mitsubishi Galant and 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 461 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Galant | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
