1971 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, 1982 Renault 11 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Renault 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 11 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Renault 11 weights approximately 425 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, 1982 Renault 11 (136 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | 1982 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Minica | 11 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2490 mm |
