1971 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, both 1971 Mitsubishi Minica and 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1635 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Minica | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3230 mm |
