1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 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 21 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1972 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | 850 | Galant |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2310 mm |