1971 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 36 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 628 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
