1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 and 1976 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1976 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 Mercedes-Benz 200 (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 200 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2010 mm |
