1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 25 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (123 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 780 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Avensis (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Minica | Avensis |
Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 358 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |