1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 355 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Morgan |
| Model | Minica | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
