1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1970 Morris Minor
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Minor weights approximately 284 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, 1970 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 1970 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Morris |
| Model | Minica | Minor |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |
