1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1972 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, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (38 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Morgan |
| Model | Minica | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
