1973 Mitsubishi Jeep vs. 1973 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, both 1973 Mitsubishi Jeep and 1973 Volkswagen SP2 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mitsubishi Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volkswagen SP2 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Jeep. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volkswagen SP2 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 634 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen SP2.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mitsubishi Jeep (162 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mitsubishi Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Jeep | 1973 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jeep | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
