2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LR3 | Galant |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
