1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2007 Opel Zafira is newer by 35 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 1125 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, 2007 Opel Zafira (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Minica | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
