1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 16 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 789 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Opel Omega (169 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1990 Opel Omega | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Minica | Omega |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 358 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1299 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |