1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1610 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 135 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2010 mm |
