1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 620 kg more than 1972 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (38 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Giulietta | Minica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
