1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1979 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1979 Reliant SE6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 790 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, 1979 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1979 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Reliant |
| Model | Minica | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
