1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1974 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, both 1974 Mitsubishi Minica and 1974 Vauxhall Firenza were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Vauxhall Firenza (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 470 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 Vauxhall Firenza (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1974 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1974 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Vauxhall |
| Model | Minica | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
