1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 800 kg more than 1973 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LeSabre | Galant |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
