2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1768 kg more than 1976 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1976 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Defender | Galant |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
