1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fiat 1500 (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1500 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2010 mm |
