1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 33 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
