1999 Kia Rio vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1999 Kia Rio is newer by 21 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Rio (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 Kia Rio.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Rio | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rio | Galant |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |
