1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1981 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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 90 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2060 mm |
