1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2003 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 27 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall VX220 weights approximately 340 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, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 2003 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Vauxhall |
| Model | Minica | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 471 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
