2002 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Chevrolet Tracker | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Tracker | Galant |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |