1974 Mini MK III vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1974 Mini MK III and 1974 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant (74 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Mini MK III. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1974 Mini MK III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 330 kg more than 1974 Mini MK III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mini MK III. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mini MK III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mini MK III | 1974 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mini | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MK III | Galant |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2430 mm |
