1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 310 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, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1997 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Minica | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
