1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 550 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
