1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel GT (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
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, 1971 Opel GT (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1971 Opel GT | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Minica | GT |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
