1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alpine A 310 | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 310 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2010 mm |
