1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 500 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1976 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, 1973 Fiat 500 (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | 500 | Minica |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |