1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 18 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 710 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.
Because 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Minica | Carina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 358 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |