1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 600 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
