1979 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 30 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Galant | 330 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
