1980 Fiat 127 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1980 Fiat 127 and 1980 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 460 kg more than 1980 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 127 | 1980 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 127 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |
