1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 546 cc (2 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Minica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Minica (29 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 500 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica.
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, 1982 Mitsubishi Minica (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Minica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 1982 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 500 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2060 mm |
