1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1972 Mitsubishi Minica and 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 1095 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (32 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1972 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Minica | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2960 mm |
