1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 19 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 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant (118 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1974 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1974 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | AZ-1 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2310 mm |
