1970 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 475 kg more than 1980 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 GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1980 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | GTV | Minica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2060 mm |
