1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 1177 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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Plymouth |
| Model | Minica | VIP |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
