1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Simca Aronde (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Simca Aronde weights approximately 450 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, 1954 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Simca |
| Model | Minica | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
