1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1973 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 33 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2010 mm |
