1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 904 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alpine A 108 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 108 (49 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alpine A 108 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1974 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, 1957 Alpine A 108 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Alpine A 108 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 108 | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
Model | A 108 | Minica |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 26 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2010 mm |