1992 Fiat Cinquecento vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento is newer by 20 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 704 cc (2 cylinders), 1992 Fiat Cinquecento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (32 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Fiat Cinquecento weights approximately 205 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1992 Fiat Cinquecento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Cinquecento | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cinquecento | Minica |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 32 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2010 mm |
