1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1992 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1992 Opel Corsa is newer by 19 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 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Corsa (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Corsa weights approximately 300 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, 1992 Opel Corsa (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 1992 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Minica | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
