1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 22 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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Fiat Punto weights approximately 530 kg more than 1972 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, 1994 Fiat Punto (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Punto | Minica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
