1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1991 Saab 9000
To start off, 1991 Saab 9000 is newer by 17 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 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Saab 9000 (200 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Saab 9000 weights approximately 994 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, 1991 Saab 9000 (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1991 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1991 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Saab |
| Model | Minica | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
