1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Subaru Leone (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Subaru Leone weights approximately 315 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.
Because 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Subaru Leone (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. 1975 Subaru Leone 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. 1975 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
Model | Minica | Leone |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 359 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |