1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2010 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2010 Mazda Premacy is newer by 38 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 915 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, 2010 Mazda Premacy (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 2010 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mazda |
| Model | Minica | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
