2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Discovery | Galant |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1376 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |