1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 19 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 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1107 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJS | 1971 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Jaguar | Mitsubishi |
Model | XJS | Galant |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |