1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 720 kg more than 1981 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | SZ | Minica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2060 mm |
