2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 22 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 664 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Rendezvous | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Rendezvous | Galant |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |