1956 Fiat 1600 vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1600 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1600 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1600 | 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1600 | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
