1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1971 Holden Monaro and 1971 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (113 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 845 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Monaro | Minica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |
