2005 BMW 730 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 26 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1979 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:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 730 | Galant |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
