2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 570 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 Grande Punto (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Grande Punto | Minica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
