1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, both 1973 Mitsubishi Minica and 1973 Plymouth Barracuda were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 945 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Plymouth |
| Model | Minica | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
