1967 Innocenti Mini vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Innocenti Mini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Innocenti Mini (36 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Innocenti Mini weights approximately 190 kg more than 1972 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, 1967 Innocenti Mini (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1967 Innocenti Mini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Innocenti Mini | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mini | Minica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2010 mm |
