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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 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 963 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, 1990 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 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 | 357 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
