1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1999 Fiat Punto is newer by 20 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, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 205 kg more than 1999 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Punto. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Punto | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Punto | Galant |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
