1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 1107 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 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H 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 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 2010 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
| Model | Minica | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 471 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |
