1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Camaro | Galant |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |