1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 and 1971 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1750 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |
