1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, both 1972 Mitsubishi Minica and 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 1005 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.
Because 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep (162 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (32 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Minica | Jeep |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
