1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 32 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 920 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, 2008 Seat Altea, 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
Model | Minica | Altea |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 359 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |