1948 Holden FX vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Holden FX (51 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Holden FX weights approximately 460 kg more than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1948 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1948 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Holden FX | 1975 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
Model | FX | Minica |
Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 27 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 29 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |