1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1952 Morris Minor
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica (29 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1952 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Minor weights approximately 244 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
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, 1952 Morris Minor (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1952 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Morris |
Model | Minica | Minor |
Year Released | 1976 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 471 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |