1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 419 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Morris |
Model | Minica | Marina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 359 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |