1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 424 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
Model | V8 Saloon | Galant |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 213 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 67 L |