1986 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2012 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2012 Toyota iQ is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mitsubishi Galant (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 170 kg more than 2012 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Mitsubishi Galant (122 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mitsubishi Galant | 2012 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Galant | iQ |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2000 mm |
