1971 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1971 Subaru FF-1
To start off, both 1971 Mitsubishi Minica and 1971 Subaru FF-1 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Subaru FF-1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Subaru FF-1 (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Subaru FF-1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Subaru FF-1 weights approximately 226 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 Subaru FF-1 (85 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Subaru FF-1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | 1971 Subaru FF-1 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
| Model | Minica | FF-1 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 65 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
