1995 Innocenti Mille vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1995 Innocenti Mille is newer by 19 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 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Innocenti Mille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Innocenti Mille (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Innocenti Mille should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Innocenti Mille weights approximately 334 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.
Because 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Innocenti Mille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Innocenti Mille (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Innocenti Mille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Innocenti Mille | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mille | Minica |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |
