1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 22 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 774 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. 1994 Plymouth Prowler 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. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Plymouth |
Model | Minica | Prowler |
Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 359 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2880 mm |