1999 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi Galant (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 190 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mitsubishi Galant | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Galant | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2349 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
