1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 790 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
