1995 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 4,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1978 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 Land Rover Range Rover (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Range Rover | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Range Rover | Galant |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4554 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
