1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1972 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, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1954 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Riley |
| Model | Minica | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
