1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica

To start off, both 1976 Fiat 131 and 1976 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Fiat 131 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
Make Fiat Mitsubishi
Model 131 Minica
Year Released 1976 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 359 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 27 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 177 Nm 28 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 510 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 3000 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1300 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2010 mm


 

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