1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1979 Fiat 126 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 126 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1974 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, 1979 Fiat 126 (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat 126 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 126 | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 126 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
