1988 Lada 2104 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1988 Lada 2104 is newer by 12 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada 2104 (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2104 weights approximately 480 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, 1988 Lada 2104 (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lada 2104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2104 | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 2104 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2010 mm |
