1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 24 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 546 cc (2 cylinders), 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica weights approximately 97 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Abarth | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 500 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2060 mm |
