1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1996 ZAZ Wagon
To start off, 1996 ZAZ Wagon is newer by 22 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 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 ZAZ Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 ZAZ Wagon (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 ZAZ Wagon should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 ZAZ Wagon weights approximately 275 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, 1996 ZAZ Wagon (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1996 ZAZ Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1996 ZAZ Wagon | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | ZAZ |
| Model | Minica | Wagon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2330 mm |
