1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 1290 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Pontiac |
| Model | Minica | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
