1988 Buick Estate vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 945 kg more than 1974 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Galant. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 1974 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Estate | Galant |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
