1984 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 14 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 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 25 kg more 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Daihatsu Charmant | 1970 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
Model | Charmant | Galant |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |