1978 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 155 kg more than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Galant | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
