1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 768 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.
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 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 70 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
