1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 725 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, 1969 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Minica | Crown |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 471 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |