1978 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 20 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 885 kg more than 1978 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. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1978 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Galant | President |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3040 mm |
