1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 26 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Viper (359 HP) has 274 more horse power than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Viper weights approximately 697 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Viper | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
Model | Viper | Galant |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 621 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |