1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1976 Renault 4
To start off, both 1976 Mitsubishi Minica and 1976 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 4 (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 4 weights approximately 130 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, 1976 Renault 4, 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 Renault 4 (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1976 Renault 4 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
Model | Minica | 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 471 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |