2009 Kia Borrego vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 30 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 626 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. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1979 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Borrego | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Borrego | Galant |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4627 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 337 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |