1976 Lada 1200 vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1976 Lada 1200 is newer by 2 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lada 1200 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lada 1200 weights approximately 488 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, 1976 Lada 1200 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lada 1200 | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
Model | 1200 | Minica |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2010 mm |