1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Abarth 595 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 27 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mitsubishi Minica weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595.
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, 1965 Abarth 595 (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth 595 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 595 | 1975 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Abarth | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 595 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 510 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 |
