1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corolla (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corolla 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, 1968 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Minica | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 471 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |