1994 BMW 840 vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1969 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 840 | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 840 | Galant |
Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |