1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 8 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 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 280 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, 1982 Toyota Starlet (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
