1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 125 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1981 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 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | 125 | Minica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2060 mm |