2009 Kia Rio vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2009 Kia Rio is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 343 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Rio | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rio | Galant |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |
