1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica

To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 950 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.

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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Chevrolet Corvette 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
Make Chevrolet Mitsubishi
Model Corvette Minica
Year Released 1968 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6998 cc 359 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 429 HP 27 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 635 Nm 28 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 510 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 3000 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1300 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2010 mm


 

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