1971 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 17 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 610 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mitsubishi Minica | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Minica | Carina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 358 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |