1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, 1991 Rover 100 is newer by 18 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rover 100 weights approximately 354 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, 1991 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Rover |
| Model | Minica | 100 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
