1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 710 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Minica | Soarer |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 357 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |