1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Publica (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Publica weights approximately 70 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, 1965 Toyota Publica (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Publica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
