1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1979 Fiat 133 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat 133 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 133 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 Fiat 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 133 | 1975 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 133 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
