1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, both 1974 Mitsubishi Minica and 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 1050 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, 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep (162 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Minica | Jeep |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
