1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1988 Saab 9000
To start off, 1988 Saab 9000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Saab 9000 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Saab 9000 weights approximately 850 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, 1988 Saab 9000 (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1988 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 1988 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Saab |
| Model | Minica | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
