1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1976 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, both 1976 Mitsubishi Minica and 1976 Triumph Dolomite were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph Dolomite (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph Dolomite weights approximately 410 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, 1976 Triumph Dolomite (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph Dolomite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1976 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Triumph |
Model | Minica | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 471 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |