1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1400 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 117 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 | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
