1972 AMC Matador vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Matador would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 1014 kg more than 1976 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, 1972 AMC Matador (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | AMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Matador | Minica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2010 mm |
