1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 1190 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, 1968 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. 1968 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1976 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Century |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |
