1980 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1952 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Triumph Mayflower (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Triumph Mayflower should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 385 kg more than 1980 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, 1952 Triumph Mayflower (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mitsubishi Minica | 1952 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Triumph |
| Model | Minica | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 546 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2140 mm |
