1979 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1980 Renault Fuego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (96 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Fuego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Galant | Fuego |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
