1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1920 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 838 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1976 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Bentley | Mitsubishi |
Model | Continental | Minica |
Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2010 mm |