1979 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 780 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mitsubishi Galant | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
Model | Galant | 780 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |