1971 MG MGB vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1971 MG MGB and 1971 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 MG MGB (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 MG MGB weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 MG MGB | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | MG | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MGB | Minica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 470 kg |
