1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 990 kg more than 1973 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 606 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Galant |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
