1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1974 Lancia Stratos and 1974 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 520 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Lancia Stratos (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Stratos | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Stratos | Minica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2010 mm |
