1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 965 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (38 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Minica | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
