1982 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 385 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mitsubishi Minica | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Corona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 546 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2430 mm |
