1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 16 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1015 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (32 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Minica | 928 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
