1978 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, both 1978 Mitsubishi Galant and 1978 Seat 131 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 200 kg more than 1978 Seat 131. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | 1978 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
| Model | Galant | 131 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
