1964 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 320 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, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Cabriolet | 1983 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cabriolet | Minica |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 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 |
