1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1980 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
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, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 1609. 1980 Chrysler 1609 has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat Mirafiori has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1980 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Fiat | Chrysler |
Model | Mirafiori | 1609 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |