1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 21 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), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 770 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Carina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
