1998 BMW 740 vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 21 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 888 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:
1998 BMW 740 | 1977 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 740 | Galant |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2520 mm |