1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1972 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 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1100 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2010 mm |
