1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1976 Peugeot Peugette
To start off, both 1976 Mitsubishi Minica and 1976 Peugeot Peugette were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,123 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot Peugette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Peugeot Peugette (65 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot Peugette should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
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, 1976 Peugeot Peugette, 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, 1976 Peugeot Peugette (83 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Peugeot Peugette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1976 Peugeot Peugette | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Minica | Peugette |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 65 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
