2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1344 kg more than 1975 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Galant. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1975 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Defender | Galant |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2430 mm |
