1968 Chevrolet Nova 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 Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 1100 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 Nova (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (38 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Nova | Minica |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |