1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1400 | 1970 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | 1400 | Galant |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |