1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1981 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, 1954 Austin A 40 (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 40 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2060 mm |
