1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1971 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 1013 kg more than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bel Air | Minica |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2010 mm |
