1978 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2006 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 28 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 918 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.
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1978 Mitsubishi Galant | 2006 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
Model | Galant | Kyron |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |