1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 40 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 40 weights approximately 300 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, 1960 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | A 40 | Minica |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2010 mm |