1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1973 Chevrolet Impala and 1973 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Impala | Minica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2010 mm |
