1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 11 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault Super 5 (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault Super 5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault Super 5 weights approximately 185 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, 1985 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Minica | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
