1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1963 NSU 1000 LS
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU 1000 LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU 1000 LS would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 NSU 1000 LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU 1000 LS (42 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU 1000 LS should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 NSU 1000 LS weights approximately 150 kg more than 1974 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, 1963 NSU 1000 LS (70 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1963 NSU 1000 LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1963 NSU 1000 LS | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | NSU |
| Model | Minica | 1000 LS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
