1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 490 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Toyota Corona (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1959 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
