1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 591 kg more than 1973 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
Model | 2000 | Minica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2010 mm |