1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1979 Mazda 626
To start off, 1979 Mazda 626 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 626 weights approximately 515 kg more 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. 1979 Mazda 626 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. 1979 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1979 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mazda |
| Model | Minica | 626 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 471 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
