2009 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 590 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Galant | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
