1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 850 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. 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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Abarth | Mitsubishi |
Model | 850 | Minica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |