1976 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1976 Mitsubishi Galant 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Galant (74 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 410 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mitsubishi Galant (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Galant | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Galant | Minica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 29 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2010 mm |
