1997 Nissan President vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 885 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Galant.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan President | 1977 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
Model | President | Galant |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4492 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2520 mm |