1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1972 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1972 Mitsubishi Minica and 1972 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Kadett (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Kadett weights approximately 250 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 Opel Kadett (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1972 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Minica | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |
