2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 33 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 470 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, 2009 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ducato | Minica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2010 mm |
