1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 350 kg more than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1971 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Esprit | Galant |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |