1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 490 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 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Esprit | Galant |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |