1976 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1976 Mini MK III
To start off, both 1976 Lancia Fulvia and 1976 Mini MK III were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Fulvia (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1976 Mini MK III. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1976 Mini MK III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 390 kg more than 1976 Mini MK III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Lancia Fulvia (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mini MK III. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mini MK III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Fulvia | 1976 Mini MK III | |
| Make | Lancia | Mini |
| Model | Fulvia | MK III |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2040 mm |
