2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 32 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 440 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, 2008 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Palio | Minica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |
