1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 1170 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, 2005 Toyota Avensis (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
