2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica

To start off, 2003 Mazda Premacy is newer by 27 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 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 780 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.

Because 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Mazda Premacy (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Mazda Premacy 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
Make Mazda Mitsubishi
Model Premacy Minica
Year Released 2003 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1969 cc 471 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 124 HP 29 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 37 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 530 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 3000 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1300 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2010 mm