1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750.
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 750 (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 750 | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Abarth | Mitsubishi |
Model | 750 | Minica |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |