1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1970 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | 131 | Galant |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |