1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1973 Nissan Cherry
To start off, both 1973 Mitsubishi Minica and 1973 Nissan Cherry were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Cherry (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 179 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 Nissan Cherry (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 1973 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Minica | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
