1981 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1958 Moretti 750
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Moretti 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 29 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Moretti 750 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1981 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, 1958 Moretti 750 (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Moretti 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | 1958 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Moretti |
| Model | Minica | 750 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 546 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2160 mm |
