1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1996 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1996 TVR Griffith is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 TVR Griffith weights approximately 544 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, 1996 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 1996 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | TVR |
| Model | Minica | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
