1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 19 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 830 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. 1995 Toyota Lexcen 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. 1995 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Minica | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 471 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |