1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1961 Morgan 4
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Morgan 4 (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morgan 4 weights approximately 170 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, 1961 Morgan 4 (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1961 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Morgan |
| Model | Minica | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
