1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1979 Citroen Visa and 1979 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 283 kg more than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Because 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Visa | Galant |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
