1979 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 31 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 815 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.
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1979 Mitsubishi Galant | 2010 BMW M5 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
Model | Galant | M5 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 500 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2888 mm |