1972 Citroen Dyane vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1972 Citroen Dyane and 1972 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 425 cc (2 cylinders), 1972 Citroen Dyane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen Dyane weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Because 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Citroen Dyane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Citroen Dyane (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Citroen Dyane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen Dyane | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | Dyane | Minica |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 425 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |