1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1976 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, 1958 Alpine A 106 (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1958 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 106 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2010 mm |
