1980 Lancia Beta vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1980 Lancia Beta and 1980 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Beta weights approximately 495 kg more than 1980 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 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Beta | 1980 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Beta | Minica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2060 mm |
