1987 Opel Senator vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 531 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Opel Senator | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Opel | Mitsubishi |
Model | Senator | Galant |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |