1982 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 545 kg more than 1982 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, 1954 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mitsubishi Minica | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Morris |
| Model | Minica | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 546 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2470 mm |
