1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (80 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 635 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (38 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Minica | 411 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
