1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 479 cc (2 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth 500 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
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, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Mitsubishi Minica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Abarth | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 500 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
