1963 Abarth 595 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 595 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica (29 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica weights approximately 60 kg more than 1963 Abarth 595. 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, 1963 Abarth 595 (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 595 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 595 | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Abarth | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 595 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
