1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Ascona weights approximately 622 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, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Minica | Ascona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 359 cc | 2408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |