1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 34 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 914 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Camry |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
