1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 340 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1972 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 500 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
