1997 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1997 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mitsubishi Galant (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 394 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mitsubishi Galant (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mitsubishi Galant | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Galant | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
