1971 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1989 Saab 900
To start off, 1989 Saab 900 is newer by 18 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Saab 900 (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Saab 900 weights approximately 820 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, 1989 Saab 900 (273 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1989 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | 1989 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Saab |
| Model | Minica | 900 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
