1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 34 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XF weights approximately 1312 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, 2010 Jaguar XF (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. 2010 Jaguar XF 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. 2010 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Jaguar |
Model | Minica | XF |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 359 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2908 mm |