1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Peugeot 403 (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Peugeot 403 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 708 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, 1955 Peugeot 403 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Minica | 403 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
