1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (85 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 255 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Abarth | Mitsubishi |
Model | Coupe | Galant |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |