1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 24 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 53 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1983 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 1500 (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1983 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1500 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 27 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2060 mm |
