1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1964 Steyr 500
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 489 cc, 1964 Steyr 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Steyr 500 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
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, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Mitsubishi Minica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1964 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Steyr |
| Model | Minica | 500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 489 cc |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
