2007 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 405 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mitsubishi Galant | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Galant | Corona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3828 cc | 1831 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 51 L |